SunDog Solar to Host Chamber Business After Hours

Join the Chamber to visit a truly unique renewable energy business as SunDog Solar hosts a Business After Hours on Thursday, April 23, 2009. The event will run from 5:00 to 7:00 pm.

SunDog Solar @ Solaqua is a full-service consultation and installation company offering residential and commercial renewable energy systems and services that help consumers improve energy efficiency, reduce energy spending, and increase building performance. From design to installation, SunDog Solar is a leading source for solar electric systems, solar hot water systems and bio spray foam insulation.

They produce their electricity from a 12.6kW pv system, generate hot water from solar thermal collectors, and heat their facility with a vegetable oil boiler utilizing fryer oil collected from local restaurants. The vehicles used for installations are powered by bio diesel fuel.

SunDog Solar is located in the former Columbia Box Board Mill. Profits from SunDog Solar go to Solaqua Power & Art, a center for green business and the arts powered with renewable energy. Solaqua Power & Art is a project under development in Chatham to rehabilitate the vacant Columbia Box Board Mill site for reuse as a center for green businesses and the arts, powered with renewable energy technologies. The first phase incorporates rehabilitation of over 40,000-square feet to house a regional foods restaurant and brewpub, as well as a light manufacturing facility for green building trades and industrial arts. For more information about SunDog Solar call (518) 392-4000 or visit their website at www.sundogsolar.net .

Business After Hours' offer excellent networking opportunities for area business people. All members of the business community are invited to attend this business event. Hors d'oeuvres and beverages will be offered during the After Hours. SunDog Solar is located at 343 Route 295 in Chatham. There is no cost to attend but guests are encouraged to contact the Chamber at (518) 828-4417 if they plan to attend.

The Columbia County Chamber of Commerce, with its 850 members, is the leading voice of business in Columbia County, providing advocacy, promotional and benefit solutions for its members. Those seeking more information concerning the Columbia County Chamber of Commerce and membership can contact the Chamber at (518) 828-4417 or visit the website at www.columbiachamber-ny.com .

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